Marlink, vendor of secure managed services for business-critical digital solutions, launched XChange NextGen, a next-generation edge cloud platform that enables ship operators to move beyond fragmented hardware-led IT environments to deliver scalable, cyber secure digital operations that improve fleet efficiency, compliance and operational continuity.
Purpose-built for the maritime industry, XChange NextGen provides a single, robust platform that unifies connectivity, network management, cyber security, cloud services and IIoT applications within a single scalable edge architecture. Designed to reduce capital investment and eliminate fragmented onboard infrastructure, it allows operators to host and manage virtual machines and applications without investing in bespoke hardware for each service. By consolidating multiple functions into a single secure platform, customers benefit from reduced hardware footprint, simplified operations, stronger compliance readiness, and lower total cost of ownership.
Built for enterprise-grade, security-by-design operations, XChange NextGen integrates cyber resilience, access control and disaster recovery as native capabilities. The platform enables operators to deploy, scale and co-manage services onboard and across hybrid networks, supporting regulatory compliance, operational continuity and full visibility from ship to shore.
XChange NextGen delivers scalable and secure digitalisation, supporting the transition from basic connectivity to advanced hybrid networks, edge computing, and cloud integration. It features an application-agnostic architecture with virtual machine hosting and open integrations, enabling shipowners to run their own technology stack alongside Marlink services.
The platform provides co-managed flexibility, allowing fleet IT teams to retain control, delegate operations, or adopt a fully managed model. It also offers a single pane of glass interface for monitoring, management, and control across the digital environment. In addition, it includes built-in resilience, cyber protection, backup management, and disaster recovery capabilities to ensure continuous operations and regulatory compliance.
XChange NextGen enables secure, managed network environments across vessels and fleets through its flexible edge cloud architecture. Operators can process and store data at the edge to optimize bandwidth usage and access advanced analytics to improve operational performance. The platform also enables secure, policy-managed crew connectivity, balancing crew wellbeing with shipowner control over data allocation, access policies and digital governance.
